One man is dead and a second is recovering from his wounds at an area hospital following a shooting early this morning outside a Valley Glen McDonald's, according to CBS2. The LAPD responded to the call of shots fired at Victory Boulevard and Coldwater Canyon at around 2:00 this morning; witnesses say they heard fighting and screaming, and ultimately a lot of gunfire. more ›

A neighborhood council last night may have been the first to take action regarding Arizona. In a unanimous vote, the Greater Valley Glen Neighborhood Council voted to "oppose the L.A. City Council’s boycott of Arizona." Furthermore, the panel officially opined "that the Mayor and Councilmember’s time is better spent rectifying the problems in Los Angeles rather than meddling in the affairs of another state.” more ›

In an e-mail newsletter, Councilmember Paul Krekorian today reminds us of a project that is four months from breaking ground in Valley Glen. Developers will take a series of now-vacant apartments and turn them into mixed use project, including 100,000 square feet of restaurants and retail, 30,000 feet for a sports club and 100 luxury residential units. But first, there will be facade remodeling of the CVS and Vallerta Market at the Victory Plaza Shopping Center, where a courtyard is also planned. more ›

Valley Glen got a boost in neighborhood pride last week when the US Postal Service finalized the official recognition of the neighborhood by designating all or part of 91401 (Van Nuys), 91405 (Van Nuys) and 91606 (North Hollywood) to be Valley Glen, according to Mark Kellam's neighborhood blog at the Daily News. more ›

Today, Assemblymember Paul Krekorian (D-Burbank) officially unveiled signs marking the Valley Glen neighborhood along the 170 Freeway. Most signs posted on freeways in the East Valley generalize the area and say North Hollywood, whether you're actually in Studio City or some other community. “I hope these new signs will encourage people traveling along the Hollywood Freeway to explore Valley Glen and enjoy its businesses, restaurants and ambience,” Assemblymember Krekorian said in a press release. Our Valley Glen restaurant recommendation: Barone's Famous Italian Restaurant -- it's some of the best damn brick pizza we've ever had. more ›

There's a reason Charlie O's has been voted as one of 100 best jazz clubs in the world three times by Downbeat Magazine. You just can't beat a Valley classic. 1. Guaranteed to have excellent quality, straight ahead jazz seven nights a week, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. 2. No Cover Charge (except Monday nights when they bring in a full-on Big Band). 3. Zero Attitude. 4. Immediate non-valet parking in the back. 5.... more ›

The 96 year-old town of Van Nuys is awash in history and witness to a vibrant international culture exemplified by its many ethnic eateries, shops and government offices. Considered by many to be the nerve center of the San Fernando Valley, Van Nuys, or, The Nuys, is bordered by Sun Valley to its north, Valley Glen to the east, Sherman Oaks to the south, and Lake Balboa to the west. more ›

Two weeks ago when we visited Barone's on its re-grand opening for some tasty Valley pizza, we witnessed turf war tagging on the restaurant's back white wall. Not a great welcome for the restaurant in Valley Glen. more ›

All we could get during dinner hours was a busy signal. Barone's was simply packed last tonight. Angeleno's flocked the staple Valley classic after a six-month hiatus and a northerly move up Woodman Ave. from Sherman Oaks to Valley Glen. A well worthwhile wait, just look at that pizza. more ›

McMansions, the suburban blight sweeping the rest of the nation has finally arrived in the San Fernando Valley but LA isn't taking it sitting down. The City Council passed an ordinance that effectively limits the building of exceptionally large homes on lots not meant for that size. Several other local communities expect to put into effect similar ordinances. Charlotte Laws, Valley Glen's Councilperson, has some specific non-aesthetic reasons to limit mansionization. more ›

Of course, the biggest local story is the death of Johnny Carson. The LA Times has an obituary written by Daily Variety's Brian Lowry and focuses on his entertainment career. The Daily News takes an even more local look and examines how America's greatest talk show host effected Burbank. Johnny Carson was 79 years old. more ›